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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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